FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Syllabus for Four-year B.Sc. (Hons. With

Research) in Physics Programme in accordance
with the

UGC’s New Education Policy 2020 (NEP)

to be effective from AY 2024-25

 Faculty of Science
Vision of FOS
To develop a system, platform, and opportunities that inculcate leadership quality in students
along with excellent and world class education and scientific temper, who can understand and
face the major social and scientific challenges. Our approach is to integrate cutting-edge science
with India’s ancient values and wisdom.

Mission of FoS
M1: To educate the students not only about the cutting edge principles in the relevant disciplines
but also on the emerging trends and the upcoming challenges in science so that they can thrive in
global playing field.

M2: To orient students towards entrepreneurship, develop employable skills, and encourage them
to integrate knowledge with societies.

M3: To support collaborative and interdisciplinary research programs to contribute to academic,

scientific, professional and social support services.

Aims and Objectives of the Programme:

The aims and objectives of our UG educational programs in sciences in general and
Physics in particular should be structured to

create the facilities and environment in all the educational institutions to

consolidate the knowledge acquired at +2 level and to motivate and inspire the students
to create deep interest in Physics, to develop broad and balanced knowledge and
understanding of physical concepts, principles and theories of Physics.

learn, design and perform experiments in the labs to demonstrate the concepts,
principles and theories learned in the classrooms.

develop the ability to apply the knowledge acquired in the classroom and laboratories
to specific problems in theoretical and experimental Physics.

expose the student to the vast scope of Physics as a theoretical and experimental
science with applications in solving most of the problems in nature spanning from 10-15
m to 1026m in space and 10-10 eV to 1025eV in energy dimensions.

emphasize the discipline of Physics to be the most important branch of science for
pursuing the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary higher education and/or research in
 interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary areas.

to emphasize the importance of Physics as the most important discipline for

sustaining the existing industries and establishing new ones to create job opportunities
at all levels of employment.

Program Learning Outcomes:

The student graduating with the Degree B.Sc. (Honours with Research) in Physics/
should be able to

PLO1: Disciplinary knowledge and skills- Capable of demonstrating of disciplinary

knowledge and technical skills of handling modern instruments.

PLO2: Skilled communicator- Ability to transmit complex technical information

relating all areas in Physics in a clear and concise manner in writing and oral ability to
present complex and technical concepts in a simple language for better understanding.

PLO3: Critical thinker and problem solver- Ability to employ critical thinking and
efficient problem solving skills in all the basic areas of Physics.

PLO4: Sense of inquiry- Capability for asking relevant/appropriate questions relating to

the issues and problems in the field of Physics.

PLO5: Team player/worker- Capable of working effectively in diverse teams in both

classroom, laboratory, Physics workshop and in industry and field-based situations.

PLO6: Skilled project manager- Capable of identifying/mobilizing appropriate

resources required for a project, and manage a project through to completion, while
observing responsible and ethical scientific conduct; and safety and laboratory hygiene
regulations and practices.

PLO7: Digitally Efficient- Capable of using computers for simulation studies in

Physics and computation and appropriate software for numerical and statistical analysis
of data, and employing modern e-library search tools.

PLO8: Ethical awareness / reasoning- The graduate should be capable of

demonstrating ability to think and analyse rationally with modern and scientific outlook
and identify ethical issues related to one's work, avoid unethical behaviour in all aspects
of work.
 PLO9: National and international perspective- The graduates should be able to
develop a national as well as international perspective for their career in the chosen
field of the academic activities.

PLO10: Lifelong learners- Capable of self-paced and self-directed learning aimed at

personal development and for improving knowledge/skill development and reskilling in
all areas of Physics.

Program Specific Outcomes:

PSO-1: Students will have fundamental and advanced level knowledge in field of
Radiation Hazard, Computational Techniques, Atomic & Molecular Physics,
Semiconductor Physics and Devices.

PSO-2: Students will have fundamental and advanced level knowledge in field
particularly advanced quantum mechanics, Mathematical Physics, Astrophysics, with
their applications in interdisciplinary areas of science.

PSO-3: Students will have fundamental and advanced level knowledge in field of
material science particularly Nanomaterials, Material Characterization, with their
application.
 Courses available for Four Year B. Sc. (Hons. With Research) in Physics
Type of Course Course Name Hours/w Credits Total
Course code eek Credit

Major PHY101 Mechanics & 4 0 0 4 81

Courses Properties of
Matter
PHY102 Mechanics & 0 0 4 2
Properties of
Matter Lab
PHY103 Mathematical 4 0 0 4
Physics-I
PHY104 Electricity & 4 0 0 4
Magnetism
PHY105 Electricity & 0 0 4 2
Magnetism Lab
PHY106 Wave and 4 0 0 4
Optics
PHY201 Thermal 4 0 0 4
Physics
PHY202 Thermal 0 0 4 2
Physics Lab
PHY203 Mathematical 4 0 0 4
Physics-II
PHY205 Analog 4 0 0 4
Electronics
PHY206 Analog 0 0 4 2
Electronics Lab
PHY207 Elements of 4 0 0 4
Modern
Physics
PHY301 Quantum 4 0 0 4
Mechanics
PHY302 Solid State 3 0 0 3
Physics
PHY303 Solid State 0 0 4 2
Physics Lab
PHY304 Atomic & 3 0 0 3
Molecular
Physics
PHY305 Electromagneti 4 0 0 4
c Theory
PHY306 Digital 3 0 0 3
Electronics
 Courses available for Four Year B. Sc. (Hons. With Research) in Physics
Type of Course Course Name Hours/w Credits Total
Course code eek Credit

PHY307 Digital 0 0 4 2
Electronics
Lab
PHY401 Statistical 3 1 0 4
Mechanics
PHY402 Nanomaterials 3 0 0 3+3=6
& Nanophysics (Any two)
PHY403 Introduction to 3 0 0
Astronomy and
Astrophysics
PHY404 Advanced 3 0 0
Quantum
Mechanics
PHY405 Semiconductor 3 0 0
Physics &
Devices
PHY406 Physics of 3 0 0
Earth
PHY408 Electrodynamic 4 0 0 4
s
PHY409 Material 3 0 0 3+3=6 (Any
Characterizatio two)
n Techniques
PHY410 Medical 3 0 0
Physics
PHY411 Introduction to 3 0 0
Particle Physics
PHY412 Optoelectronics 3 0 0
Materials and
Devices
PHY413 Plasma Physics 3 0 0

Minor PHY109 Mechanics 2 0 2 3 32

Courses PHY110 Mathematical 3 0 0 3
Methods
PHY111 Everyday 2 0 2 3
Electricity &
Magnetism
PHY112 Waves and 2 0 2 3
Introductory
Optics
 Courses available for Four Year B. Sc. (Hons. With Research) in Physics
Type of Course Course Name Hours/w Credits Total
Course code eek Credit

PHY211 Introduction to 2 0 2 3
Thermal
Physics
PHY212 Electronics 2 0 2 3
Everyone
PHY213 Modern 3 0 0 3
Physics
PHY309 The World of 3 0 0 3
Quantum
mechanics
PHY310 Atomic Physics 2 0 0 2

PHY311 Numerical 1 0 2 2
analysis &
Computational
Physics
PHY415 Introduction to 2 0 0 2
Astronomy
PHY416 Nanophysics 2 0 0 2
Multidis EVS105 Biodiversity & 2 0 0 3 9
ciplinar Conservation
y EVS205 Environmental 3 0 0 3
Course Pollution
EVS206 Solid Waste 2 1 0 3
Management

Ability ENG103 Communicative 2 1 0 3 8

Enhanc English
ement ENG104 Soft Skill for 2 1 0 3
Course Career Building
ENG108 Communication 1 1 0 2
& Digital
Technology
Skills PHY107 Electrical 1 0 2 2 9
Enhanc Wiring & DC
ement Motors
PHY204 Computational 2 0 2 3
Physics
PHY208 Instrumentation 1 0 2 2
PHY209 Renewable 2 0 0 2
Energy &
 Courses available for Four Year B. Sc. (Hons. With Research) in Physics
Type of Course Course Name Hours/w Credits Total
Course code eek Credit

Energy
harvesting
Value Happiness
Added Connect 1 1 0 2 8
Course Green
Governance 1 1 0 2
Vedic
Mathematics 1 1 0 2
Research
Methodology-I 2 0 0 2
Internsh PHY308 Summer 4 4
ip Internship
Project PHY407 Research 6 12
Project and
Dissertation –I
PHY414 Research 6
Project and
Dissertation –II
Total 163

S.no Course Category and Category Code Minimum Credit Requirement

3 Years UG 4 Year UG 4 Year UG

Hons. Hons. With
Research
Credit No Credit No Credit No

1 Department specific core DSC 61 81 81

2 Minor Stream 24 32 32

3 Multidisciplinary MDC 09 09 09
4 Skills Enhancement SEC 09 09 09
5 Ability Enhancement AECC 08 08 08
6 Value Added Course VAC 08 08 08
7 Internship 04 04 04
8 Elective (Hons.) RP - 12 -
Research Project &
- - 12
Dissertation
Total 131 163 163
 Courses available for Four Year B. Sc. (Hons. With Research) in Physics
Type of Course Course Name Hours/w Credits Total
Course code eek Credit

Mathematics Syllabus Grid as Minor Courses for Physics Students

Minor MAT101 Integral Calculus 3 0 0 3

Courses MAT102 Differential 3 0 0 3
Calculus &
Differential
Equation
MAT201 Linear Algebra 3 0 0 3
MAT301 Real Analysis 4 0 0 4
Elementary 3 0 0 3
MAT302 Number Theory
MAT303 Complex 4 0 0 4
Analysis
MAT304 Numerical 4 0 0 4
Analysis
MAT401 Any MOOCS 4 0 0 4
MAT402 Any MOOCS 4 0 0 4
 Courses available for Four Year B. Sc. (Hons. With Research) in Physics
Type of Course Course Name Hours/w Credits Total
Course code eek Credit

UG Certificate / UG Diploma / B.Sc. in Physics/ B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) in Physics -

Sri Sri University Semester Wise Course Structure

Nature of Course Course Title Hours Credit

Course Code

Semester – I L T P Credit
DSC PHY101 Mechanics & Properties of Matter 4 0 0 4
DSC PHY102 Mechanics & Properties of Matter Lab 0 0 4 2
DSC PHY103 Mathematical Physics-I 4 0 0 4
Minor MAT101 Integral Calculus 3 0 0 3
AECC ENG103 Communicative English 2 1 0 3
AECC ENG104 Soft Skill for Career Building 2 1 0 3
VAC Happiness Connect 1 1 0 2
Total Credits and Points of Semester - I 21

Semester – II L T P Credit
DSC PHY104 Electricity & Magnetism 4 0 0 4
DSC PHY105 Electricity & Magnetism Lab 0 0 4 2
DSC PHY106 Wave and Optics 4 0 0 4
Minor MAT102 Differential Calculus & Differential 3 0 0 3
Equation
MDC EVS105 Biodiversity & Conservation 2 1 0 3
SEC PHY107 Electrical wiring and DC motors 1 0 2 2
AECC ENG108 Communication & Digital technology 1 1 0 2
VAC Green Governance 1 1 0 2
Internship-1 PHY108 Domestic Electrician Training 4
(Skill based Or
vocational Solar panel installation technician
training) certificate from NSDC
Total Credits and Points of Semester -II 22+4=
26
Skill based vocational training (additional 4 credit) during summer term for 8 weeks, who will
exit the programme after securing 43 credit.
For UG Certificate 43 credit + Additional 4 credit (work based vocational course) = 47 credit

Semester – III L T P Credit

DSC PHY201 Thermal Physics 4 0 0 4
DSC PHY202 Thermal Physics Lab 0 0 4 2

DSC PHY203 Mathematical Physics-II 4 0 0 4

 Courses available for Four Year B. Sc. (Hons. With Research) in Physics
Type of Course Course Name Hours/w Credits Total
Course code eek Credit

Minor MAT201 Linear Algebra 3 0 0 3

MDC EVS205 Environmental Pollution 3 0 0 3
SEC PHY204 Computational Physics 1 0 2 2
VAC Vedic Mathematics 2 0 0 2
Total Credits and Points of Semester – III 20

Semester – IV L T P Credit
DSC PHY205 Analog Electronics 4 0 0 4
DSC PHY206 Analog Electronics Lab 0 0 4 2
DSC PHY207 Elements of Modern Physics 4 0 0 4
MDC EVS206 Solid Waste Management 2 1 0 3
SEC PHY208 Instrumentation 2 0 2 3
SEC PHY209 Renewable Energy & Energy 2 0 0 2
Harvesting
Internship-2 PHY210 Electronics Technician training /
(Skill based Printed Circuit Design Board (PCB) 4
vocational training
training)
Total Credits and Points of Semester – IV 18+4=
22
Skill based vocational training (additional 4 credit) during summer term for 8 weeks, who will
exit the programme after securing minimum 81 credit.
For UG Diploma 81 credit + Additional 4 credit (work based vocational course) = 85 credit

Semester – V L T P Credit
DSC PHY301 Quantum Mechanics 4 0 0 4
DSC PHY302 Solid State Physics 3 0 0 3
DSC PHY303 Solid State Physics Lab 0 0 4 2
DSC PHY304 Atomic & Molecular Physics 3 0 0 3
Minor MAT301 Real Analysis 4 0 0 4
Minor MAT302 Elementary Number Theory 3 0 0 3
Total Credits and Points of Semester – V 19

Semester – VI L T P Credit
DSC PHY305 Electromagnetic Theory 4 0 0 4
DSC PHY306 Digital Electronics 3 0 0 3
DSC PHY307 Digital Electronics Lab 0 0 4 2
Minor MAT303 Complex Analysis 4 0 0 4
Minor MAT304 Numerical Analysis 4 0 0 4
VAC Research Methodology-I 2 0 0 2
 Courses available for Four Year B. Sc. (Hons. With Research) in Physics
Type of Course Course Name Hours/w Credits Total
Course code eek Credit

Summer PHY308 Summer Internship from any National 4

Internship Laboratories/Community Engagement
Total Credits and Points of Semester - VI 23

Semester – VII L T P Credit

DSC PHY401 Statistical Mechanics 3 1 0 4
DSC PHY402 Nanomaterials and Nanophysics 3 0 0 6
(Any Two PHY403 Introduction to Astronomy and Astro 3 0 0
for Research Physics
or Any four PHY404 Advanced Quantum Mechanics 3 0 0
for Hons.) PHY405 Semiconductor Physics and Devices 3 0 0
PHY406 Physics of Earth 3 0 0
Minor MAT401 Any MOOCS 4 0 0 4
RP-I PHY407 Research Project I/ Project Dissertation 6
I
Total Credits and Points of Semester - VII 20
Semester – VIII L T P Credit
DSC PHY408 Electrodynamics 3 1 0 4

DSC PHY409 Material Characterization Techniques 3 0 0 6

(Any Two
for Research PHY410 Medical Physics 3 0 0
or Any four
for Hons.) PHY411 Introduction to Particle Physics 3 0 0

PHY412 Optoelectronics Materials and Devices 3 0 0

PHY413 Plasma Physics 3 0 0

Minor MAT402 Any MOOCS 4 0 0 4

RP-II BPH414 Research Project II/ Project 6
Dissertation II
Total Credits and Points of Semester – VIII 20

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS and POINTS 163